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diverse

[dih-vurs, dahy-, dahy-vurs] / dɪˈvɜrs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ vɜrs /


Usage

What are other ways to say diverse? The adjective diverse, in describing ideas or opinions, suggests degrees of difference that may be at odds or challenging to reconcile: diverse views on how the area should be zoned. Various stresses the multiplicity of sorts or instances of a thing or a class of things: various sorts of seaweed; busy with various duties. Different emphasizes separateness and dissimilarity: two different (or differing) versions of the same story. Distinct implies a uniqueness that is clear and unmistakable: plans similar in objective but distinct in method.

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L.A. is my favorite place to work in because there are so many diverse opportunities and there’s so much culture and interesting people and interesting performers.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Despite having the world's largest Muslim population, Indonesia is dazzlingly diverse.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

We found a population split down the middle: 53% prefer a diverse community, 47% said they preferred a more homogenous one.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The two performances sold well—the second completely—and a large, enthusiastic black audience turned out, a significant achievement for an art form that often has difficulty attracting a diverse public.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

I was enchanted by the city, the warm tropical air, the diverse faces of the locals, the bright pastel colors covering many of the buildings, the swaying palm trees that flanked the streets.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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